Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Three newborn babies adopted by Red Crescent

SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch today announced the adoption of three newborn baby boys in conjunction with the celebration of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2025. According to MRCS Sibu Branch Vice-Chairperson, Normah Abdul Rahman, the three babies were born at Sibu Hospital early

SPM high achievers receive cash incentives

SIBU: A total of 128 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 high achievers from SMK Methodist here received education incentives from Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng here on Tuesday (May 6). According to Chieng, the recipients are those who achieved 5As and above, with a total incentive of RM44,600 given out.

Former RASCOM staff hold first reunion gathering

SIBU: About 30 members of the Sibu RASCOM Ex-Civil Service Association (SRECSA) attended its inaugural reunion gathering at a hotel here recently. According to SRECSA’S press release, the gathering serves as a starting point to unite former RASCOM civil staff, and to recruit more members to join the association. The

Huge demand for red and green gas cylinders

SIBU: Due to numerous requests from the public, Lanang Member of Parliament, Alice Lau Kiong Yieng, held an event for the exchange of yellow gas cylinders to red or green gas cylinders at her service centre at Upper Lanang Road here on Saturday. Her private secretary, Stanley Chiew, who took

Pickleball clubs launched in 11 Sibu secondary schools

SIBU: The inaugural installation of pickleball clubs in 11 secondary schools across the Sibu Division marks a significant milestone in the journey to promote and institutionalise this fast-growing sport among the youth. The schools involved are SMK Methodist, SMK Sacred Heart, SMK Bukit Assek, SMK St Elizabeth, SMK Tung Hua,

SUPP Dudong visits longhouses to check on conditions

SIBU: A team from the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch took time out to check on living conditions at two rural longhouses here recently. The visit to Rumah Steve Chaong and Rumah Pop Chendang demonstrated their concern for rural housing. “The visit also reflected the commitment of the

Over 100 Christians attend multilingual Easter service

SIBU: More than 100 Christian faithfuls from various churches here attended the Easter Service, organised by the Association of Churches Sarawak (ACS) Sibu Branch at St John’s Anglican Church, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, here on Monday (April 28). This year’s service, themed ‘I Have Seen the Lord’, was hosted

Cash rewards offered to top SPM 2024 students

SIBU: The Sibu Parliamentary Constituency P.212 Service Centre has announced cash rewards for outstanding students who excelled in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew, said any candidate who is a registered voter in the Sibu Parliamentary Constituency, and has achieved at

Promoting health awareness through forum

SIBU: The Health and Wellness Public Forum, hosted by the National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Family Takaful Advisors (Namlifa) Sibu branch at a hotel here recently, attracted about 50 participants. The event, held in conjunction with Namlifa Sibu branch’s 29th annual general meeting, also encompassed free basic health